Erin Patterson's appeal rejected, life without parole upheld

Erin Patterson's appeal rejected, life without parole upheld

In Melbourne, the Victorian Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson’s appeal, upheld a life-without-parole sentence and gave her 28 days to seek special leave to the High Court, where success is unlikely. Earlier on 29 October, the court was expected to announce its ruling on her triple-murder convictions, and The Guardian reported the decision could confirm the sentence, order a retrial or acquit her. CBC noted the court had upheld a 33-year non-parole term for the mushroom-poisoning murders, and Nine.

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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson could make a final bid for freedom. What are the prospects of a high court appeal?
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson could make a final bid for freedom. What are the prospects of a high court appeal?

The Guardian • 31 oct. 04h42

The Victorian Court of Appeal increased Erin Patterson's sentence to life without parole, and she has 28 days to seek special leave to appeal to the High Court, where success is unlikely.

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Erin Patterson: Mushroom killer’s appeal loss earns her a dark place in Australian history
Erin Patterson: Mushroom killer’s appeal loss earns her a dark place in Australian history

Nine.com.au • 30 oct. 21h43

Victoria's Court of Appeal rejected Erin Patterson's appeal and removed any possibility of parole, making her the second woman in Australia sentenced to life without parole.

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Woman convicted of mushroom poison murders in Australia ordered to never be released from prison
Woman convicted of mushroom poison murders in Australia ordered to never be released from prison

CBS News • 30 oct. 12h31

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a life-without-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, finding her poisoning of four relatives with death-cap mushrooms to be exceptionally grave.

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Australian court rejects ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson’s appeal
Australian court rejects ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson’s appeal

Al Jazeera • 30 oct. 07h44

A three-judge panel of the Supreme Court of Victoria rejected Erin Patterson's appeal, confirming a life sentence with no parole eligibility for the murders involving poisoned mushrooms.

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Court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings
Court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 30 oct. 07h42

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a 33-year non-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, ruling that her murder of four relatives with death-cap mushrooms warrants life imprisonment without the possibility of release.

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Erin Patterson began the day with hope. Now Australia’s mushroom murderer knows she’s likely to die in jail
Erin Patterson began the day with hope. Now Australia’s mushroom murderer knows she’s likely to die in jail

The Guardian • 30 oct. 05h22

The Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson's appeal against her murder convictions and agreed with the director of public prosecutions that her 33-year non-parole period should not be reduced.

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Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings
Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings

NBC News • 30 oct. 03h10

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a life-without-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, finding the mushroom-poisoning murders to involve “shocking criminality.”

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Australian court says mushroom poison murderer should never be released from prison
Australian court says mushroom poison murderer should never be released from prison

CBC • 30 oct. 02h39

Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld a 33-year non-parole sentence for Erin Patterson, ruling that the calculated murder of four relatives with death-cap mushrooms warrants a lifetime prison term.

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Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions
Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions

BBC • 30 oct. 01h22

Victoria's Court of Appeal rejected Erin Patterson's appeal, confirming her life sentence with a 33-year non-parole period and ruling she will not be released from prison.

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Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson loses appeal to overturn convictions
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson loses appeal to overturn convictions

BBC • 30 oct. 00h42

The Court of Appeal upheld Erin Patterson's triple-murder convictions and ruled that she will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole, though she may still seek leave to appeal to the High Court.

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Mushroom killer Erin Patterson to die in prison after appeal spectacularly backfires
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson to die in prison after appeal spectacularly backfires

The Age • 29 oct. 23h28

Victoria's Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson's appeal, upheld her life sentence and eliminated the 33-year non-parole period, citing the calculated nature of the murders.

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Erin Patterson appeal live updates: Victorian woman loses bid to overturn triple-murder convictions over deadly mushroom-laced meal
Erin Patterson appeal live updates: Victorian woman loses bid to overturn triple-murder convictions over deadly mushroom-laced meal

The Guardian • 29 oct. 23h27

The Victorian Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson’s appeal, confirming her life-without-parole sentence for the 2022 mushroom-poisoning murders.

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Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light
Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light

CNN • 29 oct. 23h24

An appeals court in Victoria ruled that Erin Patterson will serve life without parole for the 2023 deaths of three people caused by poisoned mushrooms.

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Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light
Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light

CNN • 29 oct. 23h22

An appeals court in Victoria ruled that Erin Patterson will serve life without parole for the 2023 deaths of three people caused by poisoned mushrooms.

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Erin Patterson appeal live updates: Mushroom killer to learn fate
Erin Patterson appeal live updates: Mushroom killer to learn fate

Nine.com.au • 29 oct. 21h06

The Court of Appeal will announce today whether Erin Patterson's convictions and 33-year non-parole sentence will be upheld or altered, while prosecutors seek a life-without-parole term.

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Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term
Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term

The Guardian • 29 oct. 14h02

Victoria's Court of Appeal will deliver its ruling on Erin Patterson's convictions and sentence, determining whether she faces a longer term, a retrial or an acquittal.

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Erin Patterson: Court to rule on mushroom murder convictions
Erin Patterson: Court to rule on mushroom murder convictions

News.com.au • 28 oct. 08h30

The Court of Appeal will deliver its judgment on Erin Patterson's appeal against her life sentence and convictions for a 2023 mushroom poisoning that killed three people.

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Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions
Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions

The Guardian • 28 oct. 04h30

Victoria's highest court will announce on Friday whether Erin Patterson's appeal against her triple-murder conviction and life sentence will be upheld, dismissed or lead to a retrial.

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